Battle of Miahuatlán

The Battle of Miahuatlán took place on 3 October 1866 in the vicinity of the current municipality of Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. It was fought between elements of the Mexican republican army under General Porfirio Díaz and troops of the Second Mexican Empire during the Second French intervention in Mexico.

Battle of Miahuatlán
Part of the Second French intervention in Mexico

Battle of Miahuatlán
Date3 October 1866
Location
Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Oaxaca, Mexico
16°19′0″N 96°35′0″W
Result Republican victory
Belligerents
Mexican republicans  Mexican Empire
Commanders and leaders
Porfirio Díaz Carlos Oronoz
Strength
880 1,400
Casualties and losses
59 killed
14 wounded
70 killed
400 captured
2 guns captured

The Imperial troops were defeated, opening the way for Díaz to advance on the city of Oaxaca.

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